Prog Neurobiol July 2012 PMID 22609047

The human sexual response cycle: brain imaging evidence linking sex to other pleasures.

J R Georgiadis, M L Kringelbach

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The overall discussions reflect strong interest and moderate agreement with the significance of the research, as seen in comments praising the comprehensive nature of the study and referencing specific biological mechanisms, like the vestigial vomeronasal organ, which highlight the scientific depth addressed in the publication. The tone merges curiosity with a recognition of the study's importance, influencing how social discussions about human sexuality are shaped.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the research, especially emphasizing its comprehensive nature and relevance to understanding human sexual behavior.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with many expressing curiosity about brain mechanisms and the social aspects of sexuality.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing specific scientific concepts like the vomeronasal organ and neural networks involved in desire and arousal.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussion of the research's implications for understanding human behavior and its comparison to non-human animals suggests a moderate potential impact on scientific perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • The research shows that the neural mechanisms driving human sexual behavior are similar to those involved in experiencing other pleasurable activities, following common patterns of wanting, liking, and satiety.
  • Brain imaging studies reveal specific networks involved in different aspects of sexual activity, such as desire, arousal, and consummation, although there is limited data on post-orgasmic states like satiety.
  • Sexual behavior is influenced by social interactions and arousal, and the underlying brain networks evolve over a person's lifetime, but overall, the neural basis of sex is not fundamentally different from other pleasurable experiences.]

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@viktoriadesade @Trueancienttheo Надеюсь, я верно нашла ссыль, если что прастити... https://t.co/l4qI9taUIV Минус лимбическая система, лобные и височные отделы. «Падение аффекта, эмоций, переживаний, утрата контроля, критического восприятия и мышления, отключение фильтров восприятия, анализа и интерпретации» https://t.co/xZ0EIDnHLW

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@omgitsOwlGirl @tracewoodgrains @lokkju https://t.co/OqoSvAapgg This is by far the most comprehensive source on the matter, but it's dense. The role the vomeronasal organ plays for non-human reproduction is key, as its vestigial in humans but is the primary driver of sex response in non-human animals.

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@StevesRawMind · X

@omgitsOwlGirl @tracewoodgrains @lokkju https://t.co/OqoSvAapgg This is by far the most comprehensive source on the matter, but it's dense. The role the vomeronasal organ plays for non-human reproduction is key, as its vestigial in humans but is the primary driver of sex response in non-human animals.

May 28, 2025 · 2 likes · 311 followers View post →
оля арабески
@arabeski_ · X

@viktoriadesade @Trueancienttheo Надеюсь, я верно нашла ссыль, если что прастити... https://t.co/l4qI9taUIV Минус лимбическая система, лобные и височные отделы. «Падение аффекта, эмоций, переживаний, утрата контроля, критического восприятия и мышления, отключение фильтров восприятия, анализа и интерпретации» https://t.co/xZ0EIDnHLW

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